Assessment of Inflammatory Cytokines in Molar Incisor Hypomineralization-affected First Permanent Molars: A Clinical Study
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Why it matters for dental
Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) affects up to 40 % of children in some populations and increases risk of early caries, pulp inflammation, and repeated restorations. This study quantifies inflammatory cytokines inside the pulp of MIH-affected first permanent molars, giving clinicians objective data that may guide earlier pulp-therapy decisions.
Key points
- Cytokine levels (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8) were measured via ELISA in pulp samples from 60 MIH-affected molars versus 30 sound controls.
- Statistically higher IL-1β and TNF-α concentrations were found in MIH teeth with demarcated opacities or post-eruptive breakdown compared with sound molars.
- Findings suggest that pulp inflammation in MIH may begin before clinically obvious cavitation, potentially supporting earlier indirect pulp capping or pulpotomy decisions.
- Authors are based in Turkey; results are scheduled for the August 2026 issue of the Journal of Endodontics—data not yet peer-reviewed in final form.
Who should care
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